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The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town

Afternoon Tea Bistro Breakfast Coffee Shop South African Vegetarian Friendly Burgers
45 Kloof Street Situated inside Kloof Street Hotel, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(261 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi

The Sanctuary in Cape Town, located on lively Kloof Street at the foot of Table Mountain, offers a unique dining experience. With a focus on homely food elevated by a modern twist, the restaurant serves dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. The added charm of a rooftop pool with stunning Table Mountain views makes The Sanctuary a perfect place to relax and enjoy South African cuisine while immersing yourself in the city’s atmosphere.

It’s the ideal spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable culinary journey in Cape Town.

Reviews (261)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Carey B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Apr 25
    There were some stock issues but other than that a lovely dining experience with delicious food!

  • Sandra C. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Mar 25
    No champagne, no steak, no fish, no ice cream, no prawns. I ordered a glass of champagne. We were advised that they steak and the fish on the menu were not available.. We ordered prawn pasta - no prawns. We were the only people in the restaurant. Would I go back - no.

  • Zenande Y. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Mar 25
    Our waitress was very nice big up to Sima

  • Esher Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Mar 25
    InterNations Cape Town, had their first dinner meetup for the year at The Sanctuary restaurant. The ambience was perfect, with the live Jazz. We were accomodated and looked after so well by Patrick , who was an extremely patientband fantastic waiter. Tony, the manager was very flexible, understanding and professional in how well he orchestrated the nighy to male sure it was a success. The food was amazing, the guests were raving about the Butternut soup of the day and the drinks service was tops! We have such an enjoyable evening and we will definitely be back there again! Thanks you Tony and Patrick! Youre both fantastic!

  • Nthabiseng S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Mar 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Dear Nthabiseng. Thank you so much for the glowing review—it really does mean a lot to us. We're so happy to hear your experience hit all the right notes and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Janine T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Mar 25
    Looking forward to my next visit. The pasta was excellent. Great value for money.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Hi Janine. Thank you for your kind words! We put a lot of love into each dish, so knowing that the pasta hit the spot means the world. We’ll be looking forward to your next visit just as much as you are! Warmest regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Sarah J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Mar 25
    Love the concept & idea of the Labia deal but our portion of pasta was ridiculously small.

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Hi Sarah. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our special with the Labia. That said, we're really sorry to hear the portion size fell short of what you expected. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we look at ways to improve our guests' experience. Kind regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Mieke Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Mar 25
    Had an amazing date, thank you!

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Hello Mieke. We’re so happy The Sanctuary could be part of your special night—thank you for choosing us for your date! It means a lot to know everything hit the mark and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you both back again soon. Until then, The Sanctuary Restaurant

  • Dean Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Mar 25
    Amazing food and a beautiful setting

    The Sanctuary Restaurant - Cape Town responded on Thu 27 Mar 25:
    Hi Dean. We’re really grateful you took the time to share your feedback with us. Creating a setting that feels special is something we genuinely care about, so your kind feedback truly means a lot. Hope we’ll see you again soon! Best regards, The Sanctuary Restaurant

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 22h00